Street Style: Second-hand shop finds lead to great S.F. outfit

Meredith Brion considers her heavily thrifted style to be low-key, and an extension of her mood and how it changes.

Meredith Brion considers her heavily thrifted style to be low-key, and an extension of her mood and how it changes.

Photo: William C Rittenhouse

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Brion, pictured outside NOPA, wearing D’Blanc sunglasses.

Brion, pictured outside NOPA, wearing D’Blanc sunglasses.

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This Kerisma top, from a thrift store, reminds Brion of the sage brush on the coast. The larger silver bracelet was made by a friend, while the two smaller ones are from her grandmother.

This Kerisma top, from a thrift store, reminds Brion of the sage brush on the coast. The larger silver bracelet was made by a friend, while the two smaller ones are from her grandmother.

Photo: William C Rittenhouse

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Brion, a textiles major, loves the hand embroidery on this belt.

Brion, a textiles major, loves the hand embroidery on this belt.

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These thrifted Swedish Hasbeens are perfect for riding a bike, Brion says.

These thrifted Swedish Hasbeens are perfect for riding a bike, Brion says.

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Brion likes the high rise on these thrifted Express jeans.

Brion likes the high rise on these thrifted Express jeans.

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“San Francisco is kind of a holy land for used clothes," Brion says.

“San Francisco is kind of a holy land for used clothes," Brion says.

Photo: William C Rittenhouse

Street Style: Second-hand shop finds lead to great S.F. outfit

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Meredith Brion is studying textiles at California College of the Arts, so it makes sense that when she describes her tank, she goes into colorful detail on its weight and the images it inspires (see below). The East Coast native considers her style low-key, and an extension of her mood and how it changes. “I was a tomboy growing up, so I think most of the time I’m channeling that essence or chance of me getting my hands dirty,” Brion says. ” I bike a lot, so that’s also a consideration.”

Brion, who lives in the Outer Sunset, enjoys second-hand shops, especially, she says, as a way to “offset dependency on buying into an unhealthy consumer cycle.” “San Francisco is kind of a holy land for used clothes, with places like Crossroads, Wasteland and Goodwill.” She says she often finds clothes when traveling.

On this day, she was having a bite with her boyfriend and some friends at NOPA. She says, “They are so busy, but their pisco sours are like milk from the gods! Worth the wait” It also gave us time to snap her thrifted summer style.

Here’s more about Meredith Brion’s #SFStyle:

Top: Kerisma, from a thrift store. “This handmade knit is delicious, so soft and lightweight! I don’t wear color too much, but this light green is so soothing. It reminds me of that sage brush you see driving the coast, so I guess that’s why I like it too.”

Jeans: Express, from Crossroads. “These are a pretty straightforward pair of jeans and they are so comfortable to bike in. I like how high the waist climbs up.”

Belt: No brand. “Who knows where this is from! I’ve had it forever, bought it when I lived in Providence, Rhode Island, I think. The hand embroidery work is beautiful.”

Shoes: Swedish Hasbeens, found at a thrift store. “I live in a pair of Vans, but these are so comfortable, and also good to bike in. They’re so well-made, which is refreshing, since most shoes are just crap. They were a steal.”

Sunglasses: D’Blanc.

Bracelets: “The larger silver bracelet my friend Virginia in Rhode Island made for me. The two smaller ones were my grandmother’s. They’re barnacles! I wear them every day.”